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First Responders Children’s Foundation Scholarships

First Responders Children’s Foundation Scholarships

Applicable For:

College Students

Max Award Amount:

$6,250

Application Deadline:

31/05/2023
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About This Scholarship

The First Responders Children’s Foundation Scholarships is a scholarship program designed to provide financial assistance to children of first responders who have been killed or disabled in the line of duty. The program aims to support the educational aspirations of these children and help alleviate the financial burden of higher education.

The scholarship program offers various scholarships to eligible students, including the following:

The General Scholarship: This scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors or current college students who are children of first responders.

The Michael Lynch Memorial Foundation Scholarship: This scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors who are children of first responders who have been killed or permanently disabled in the line of duty.

The Abigail Elias Memorial Scholarship: This scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors who are children of first responders who have been killed or permanently disabled in the line of duty.

The First Responders Children’s Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting the families of first responders, including police officers, firefighters, paramedics, and other emergency medical personnel.

Eligibility Criteria For First Responders Children’s Foundation Scholarships

The eligibility criteria for the First Responders Children’s Foundation Scholarships may vary depending on the specific scholarship program offered by the Foundation. However, in general, the eligibility criteria for these scholarships are as follows:

  • Be the dependent child of a first responder who has been killed, disabled, or otherwise prevented from working as a first responder due to injury or illness.
  • Be a high school senior or graduate, or currently enrolled in a post-secondary program, such as a college or vocational school.
  • Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
  • Demonstrate financial need and academic merit.
  • Submit a completed application form, official transcripts, and other required documents.

The application deadline for the First Responders Children’s Foundation Scholarships typically falls between February and April of each year, depending on the specific scholarship program.

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